Kokomo Rescue Mission's Ministry to Men

Who are the homeless men in our community?
Most homeless men are younger than you might think, average age in the mid thirties. Some have held good jobs, while others can't remember their last job. Some suffer from mental or physical disability. Some have advanced degrees, while some can barely read. Many are addicted to drugs or alcohol. About 30% of them served honorably in the armed forces. All need help in putting the pieces of their lives together again.

Short-term Shelter
Every man enters KRM's shelter programs through the crisis dormitory. Following an intake interview, our chaplains help the men assess their situation, begin to set goals and decide which program best meets their needs.

If a man is employed, the transition program will allow him to stay at the mission and save a portion of his wages to prepare for living independently. He is also expected to attend chapel, one-on-one sessions with staff and complete a community service assignment at the Mission based on his schedule.

The Residential Work Program
Most men enter the Residential Work Program, a 90-day program during which a man will be given a community service work assignment on the Mission campus. This program allows participants to deal with personal issues in a structured environment, aided by one-on-one seesions with our men's ministry staff, Bible studies, life-skills classes, and employment readiness.

The New Life Program
Men who are struggling with addictions of any kind may apply to enter the New Life Program. This three phase Bible-based program requires a commitment to stay at the Mission for at least nine months. Through a variety of classes, community service assignments, participation in group sessions, Bible studies and counseling with staff, men achieve freedom from addiction, while preparing themselves for independent living.

The New Life Education Center
Every man has access to the New Life Education Center. Innovative Learning Systems software will help each man progress at his own speed, improving his reading comprehension and basic math skills, preparing for a GED exam or for employment readiness.

Vocational Skills Training
One of the ways Kokomo Rescue Mission helps men with employment readiness is by offering a basic construction skills class. The men in these classes have refurbished a house for sale, constructed four transitional living rooms adjacent to the New Life Program dormitory and built storage units to fit under the bunks in the entry level dormitory. Now they are offering Mission Made products like picnic tables, planters and carpetball games for sale to subsidize the cost of materials and tools for the class. Learn more about Mission Made products.

Read a success story of a man who was a guest in our shelter.
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